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BHFCU Gives: Spreading Hope in Q1

Our communities are at the heart of everything we do. By providing our employees with an outlet to connect with non-profit organizations, our Communication Action Team fosters opportunities to give back. Check out the good we did in Q1.

Ten Seniors Scored $20,000 in Scholarships

Good Debt, Bad Debt, and Everything In Between

Debt gets a bad rap. And in some cases, that's fair. High-interest debt can be genuinely damaging to your financial health. But the belief that all debt is bad, period, leads people to make decisions that actually work against them. Let’s separate the fact from fear.

Plain-English Explanations for Financial Terms That Trip Everyone Up

Financial jargon may not be complicated on purpose, but it can sure feel that way. You've seen them on loan agreements, savings account disclosures, and in the news. While you might vaguely understand these financial terms, if someone asked you to explain the difference between APR and APY right now, could you?

Kaelixte Wagner Named to 40 Under 40 List

We’re thrilled to celebrate Kaelixte Wagner, our Administrative Communications Specialist, on her selection to the Rapid City Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40 list. At just 24 years old, Kaelixte has made a substantial impact, both within the walls of BHFCU and across the broader Rapid City community.

5 Myths Keeping You from Saving

What if the biggest thing standing between you and financial security is a misconception? April is Financial Literacy Month. Over the next several weeks, we’ll break down and help correct common beliefs because some of the most widespread ideas about budgeting are flat-out wrong. And these misconceptions are quietly costing you.